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What I offer

Corporate Development for Tech Startups (Fundraising, Exit, Strategy)

Corporate Development for Tech Startups (Fundraising, Exit, Strategy)

Experiences

Head of Strategy & Development at Rainbow Energy

Head of Strategy & Development at Rainbow Energy

I am part of the leadership team, contributing to both the strategy and vision of the business and well as getting my hands dirty to define, lead, develop and implement projects that will drive our business forward.

e.g. launching supply business, building in house technology, fundraising

Tech Investor at bp Launchpad (M&A + Venture Building)

Tech Investor at bp Launchpad (M&A + Venture Building)

bp Launchpad is bp’s specialist tech M&A and growth investment platform, investing in scaleups that accelerate the energy transition, part of group strategy.

I was led new acquisitions; securing strategic validation, managing due diligence and value creation plans (growth, partnerships, co-builds)

Tech Investor and team lead at QVentures

Tech Investor and team lead at QVentures

QVentures is a global fund and corporate finance advisor in Venture Capital.

I led deal company origination strategy, as well as, managing end-to-end investments, successfully closing on 30+ investments (Seed to Series B).

I took board observer seats and set up a portfolio support platform.

Lecturer on Corporate Entrepreneurship at Bayes Business School

Lecturer on Corporate Entrepreneurship at Bayes Business School

I was invited as a guest speaker to discuss external innovation strategies used by corporates (e.g. CVC, M&A, Partnerships) at Bayes Business School (#1 MBA for Entrepreneurship in Europe).

B2B Energy Services Proposition Development at EDF

B2B Energy Services Proposition Development at EDF

Took new energy efficiency propositions to market to achieve carbon and cash savings for industrial clients.

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Roles (/)
  • i.e. Marketing director
  • i.e. Mentor
  • Venture Capital
  • Corporate Development
  • Energy And Sustainability Strategist
  • Head Of Strategy
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Industries (/)
  • i.e. Tech
  • i.e. Education
  • Venture capital and private equity principals
  • Information technology (IT)
  • Fundraising
  • Consumer goods
  • Energy
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Career experience

10-20 years

Regions
  • Europe, 
  • Africa, 
  • Middle East
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Skills (/)
  • i.e. Research
  • i.e. Branding
  • Corporate Venture Capital
  • Corporate Development
  • business operations & Strategy
  • Energy
  • Alternative Investments
  • Advisory / Mentorship
  • Consulting
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Keywords (/)
  • i.e. Digital nomad
  • i.e. Ex-Google
  • Chief of Staff
  • venture capital
  • business strategy
  • Innovation Strategy
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